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Adult AuDHD diagnosis and therapy

Hello Everyone. I was diagnosed with Autism, ADHD and Alexithymia at age 51, so about 1.5 years ago. I've known since I was in my teens there was something...

Hello Everyone. I was diagnosed with Autism, ADHD and Alexithymia at age 51, so ...

AdultAuDHD

•4 months ago

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Memory Issues & ADHD...link...are there ways to improve memory?

Hi community, I've posted that I was recently diagnosed with ADHD even though I've always known (I'm 41 yrs old). I've always taken copious notes during work...

Hi community, I've posted that I was recently diagnosed with ADHD even though I'...

EdTechDad

•4 months ago

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Single Mother

My son was diagnosed at age 4. The disorder is still very much new and I just dont understand a lot. I am hear to learn or connect with other single mothers.

My son was diagnosed at age 4. The disorder is still very much new and I just do...

BigRed2024

•4 months ago

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Seeking Support for ADHD, GAD, and Dysgraphia

Dear Community,I am writing this message as someone from Brazil facing Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and...

Dear Community,I am writing this message as someone from Brazil facing Attention...

Liber

•4 months ago

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Late Diagnosis

Hey! I’m new here and I just got diagnosed with adhd this year . Is there anyone else here with a late diagnosis ? Also if anyone has any helpful tips about...

Hey! I’m new here and I just got diagnosed with adhd this year . Is there anyone...

Marceline23

•4 months ago

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How can we live harmoniously?

I have been living with my boyfriend for 8 months now. It's been progressively more unmanageable this entire time and now I'm at a breaking point. I'm an...

I have been living with my boyfriend for 8 months now. It's been progressively m...

SanDiego3

•4 months ago

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Phentermine for ADHD?

I was diagnosed 13 years ago at age 55. I had been on Phentermine for weight loss and noticed that I could focus and did not suffer from Seasonal Affective...

I was diagnosed 13 years ago at age 55. I had been on Phentermine for weight lo...

Mothma

•4 months ago

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Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays to you all. I hope things were calm, peaceful, and relaxing. And if they weren’t, oh well, right? It’s a day and now it’s in the past. That’s...

Happy Holidays to you all. I hope things were calm, peaceful, and relaxing. And ...

SierraHomesick

•4 months ago

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The White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland

"I'm pondering things that begin with [ADHD]..." ~The Mad Hatter {paraphrased} A little bit ago, I was responding on a YouTube video that someone posted about...

"I'm pondering things that begin with [ADHD]..." ~The Mad Hatter {paraphrased} ...

STEM_Dad

•4 months ago

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Happy Holidays, 2023

12/20/23 In order to maintain some semblance of sanity over the Christmas holiday, while at my folks and away from my own house, I want to create as normal of...

12/20/23 In order to maintain some semblance of sanity over the Christmas holid...

NotAChevy

•4 months ago

1 Reply

ADHD, marriage and children

newly diagnosed earlier this year. It affects my work and it’s killing my home life. My partner doesn’t believe in adhd as something legitimate and tries to...

newly diagnosed earlier this year. It affects my work and it’s killing my home l...

Sushidragon17

•4 months ago

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Stim to non-stim?

Hi everyone. For those who went from a stimulant to a non stimulant, how did you know when you had had enough of the stimulant? I think I'm about done with...

Hi everyone. For those who went from a stimulant to a non stimulant, how did you...

starsallover

•4 months ago

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ADHD medicine side effects and issues

I’ve spent the last two years hitting burnout before I was aware what burnout was. I’ve recently been diagnosed with severe ADHD so I did what most do and...

I’ve spent the last two years hitting burnout before I was aware what burnout wa...

TurnTabels_Turning

•4 months ago

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How to Find a Helpful CBT Therapist

I am 52 and although I was only formally diagnosed recently(got 2nd opinion after initial diagnosis) but clearly have had issues my whole life, but was...

I am 52 and although I was only formally diagnosed recently(got 2nd opinion afte...

NotErasmus

•4 months ago

1 Reply

Anyone work in the education field and not medicated

I am currently not medicated but work full-time in education field. The job keeps my mind engaged and I am hyper focused. Although I still need a lot of help...

I am currently not medicated but work full-time in education field. The job keep...

24_7adhd

•4 months ago

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Can;t stop complaining about everything everytime

Rather than to feel emotion of despair like all the time, i have either obsessive thoughts (OCD is also way to escape when present is unbearable) I complain...

Rather than to feel emotion of despair like all the time, i have either obsessiv...

empleat

•4 months ago

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Life is beautiful

In a universe full of so much storms and hardships. There is still some goodies to be enjoyed... I therefore pursued all of us to at least say just one thing...

In a universe full of so much storms and hardships. There is still some goodies...

Graciemaks

•4 months ago

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Diagnosed, now what?

I'm 32 years old and I live in Antelope Valley, California. Can someone point me in the right direction to find support on how to deal with ADHD please. I am...

I'm 32 years old and I live in Antelope Valley, California. Can someone point me...

serapiodela

•4 months ago

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How to move forward

I was recently (in past 3 months) been diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 40. I did feel content in finding out something wasn't right. However, I haven't been...

I was recently (in past 3 months) been diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 40. I d...

Burgersnfries130

•4 months ago

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Couldn't be More Sick of this!

My entire work-life has been affected by ADHD in terms of motivation to accomplish what I needed to accomplish. Most of that work-life pre-dated my...

My entire work-life has been affected by ADHD in terms of motivation to accompli...

Purple-Daze

•4 months ago

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Will I always be on ADHD meds?

Hi All, I tried a day without adhd meds and I only realised how bad my ADHD is and am shocked how I had to always live like this. I have put on my glasses so...

Hi All, I tried a day without adhd meds and I only realised how bad my ADHD is a...

Salah_09

•4 months ago

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recommendations

can anyone recommend a really good hospital in the Northeast that treats Adults with ADHD. I also have panic disorder. I come into problems because 2...

can anyone recommend a really good hospital in the Northeast that treats Adults ...

QuickSilver7711

•4 months ago

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employment attorney

Any recommendation for (or how to find) employment attorney for consultation regarding ADHD and medical leave from work (New York State)?

Any recommendation for (or how to find) employment attorney for consultation re...

Bucky94

•4 months ago

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New Member

Hello I am a new member to CHADD. I was diagnosed when I was about 6/7. I am now 24 years old. I have taken Vyvanse and Adderall. Throughout my years of taking...

Hello I am a new member to CHADD. I was diagnosed when I was about 6/7. I am now...

callmeCrazy

•4 months ago

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Side Effects of Adderall & Recommendations

I have been on Adderall 10mg for about 30 days now. It has helped with attention but I feel like I could use a little more focus. I tried 20 mg of Adderall...

I have been on Adderall 10mg for about 30 days now. It has helped with attention...

EdTechDad

•4 months ago

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Telling Your Boss About Your ADHD..

Here’s the issue I see discussed on Linkedin all the time- do you, or don't you, tell your boss about your ADHD diagnosis? I see both sides. Telling your...

Here’s the issue I see discussed on Linkedin all the time- do you, or don't you,...

NotAChevy

•4 months ago

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I hate ADD soooo much

One of the many things to hate about this damn brain disease is that you never know when it will strike - you never know when any random object is going to...

One of the many things to hate about this damn brain disease is that you never k...

Tormented555

•4 months ago

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Can't start working on anything

I'm stuck on my work on every aspect. I prefer sleeping or scrolling and procrastinate. I skipped a ton of deadlines . my manager is the sweetest person on...

I'm stuck on my work on every aspect. I prefer sleeping or scrolling and procras...

Wisso

•4 months ago

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What is "miraculous " For anyone when you started taking stimulants to treat ADHD?

Hi, I'm an adult female that was recently diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. I have not started stimulants yet. I tried a non-stimulant medication and it did...

Hi, I'm an adult female that was recently diagnosed with inattentive ADHD. I hav...

GhostKitty

•4 months ago

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Struggles with RSD

Hi! New to CHADD. I am a woman in my 30s who was diagnosed with ADHD this year. This diagnosis was never suggested to me in 14+ years of sometimes very...

Hi! New to CHADD. I am a woman in my 30s who was diagnosed with ADHD this year. ...

Ocelot88

•4 months ago

1 Reply

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Posts - CHADD's Adult ADHD Support | HealthUnlocked

CHADD's Adult ADHD Support

All posts for December 2023

Adult AuDHD diagnosis and therapy

Memory Issues & ADHD...link...are there ways to improve memory?

Single Mother

Seeking Support for ADHD, GAD, and Dysgraphia

Late Diagnosis

How can we live harmoniously?

Phentermine for ADHD?

Happy Holidays

The White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland

Happy Holidays, 2023

ADHD, marriage and children

Stim to non-stim?

ADHD medicine side effects and issues

How to Find a Helpful CBT Therapist

Anyone work in the education field and not medicated

Can;t stop complaining about everything everytime

Life is beautiful

Diagnosed, now what?

How to move forward

Couldn't be More Sick of this!

Will I always be on ADHD meds?

recommendations

employment attorney

New Member

Side Effects of Adderall & Recommendations

Telling Your Boss About Your ADHD..

I hate ADD soooo much

Can't start working on anything

What is "miraculous " For anyone when you started taking stimulants to treat ADHD?

Struggles with RSD

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Has this community positively impacted your ADHD journey? If yes, please describe how in the replies below

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